I posted an earlier thread, but wanted to post the results to show the difference. I worked harder on this than I anticipated. The 'after' photo is a bit dirty, but I have been riding the snot out of this bike! I know the whole single speed fad is fading, but I so enjoy just pushing the big gear. And the steel frame.....smooth classic ride. I decided against paint because I wanted to keep the 70s Fuji paint scheme. So many of these single speed projects are over done, a total destruction of the original bike. I wanted to keep the spirit of the bike there......
Changes:
-Shimano WH550 wheelset.
-Performance single speed kit.
-Sella saddle.
-Laprade Seatpost
-Tekro Brake levers
-Fizik bar tape.
-pedals
-All new cables and housings.
Total cost is probably in the $450-500 range. All the big names have started making single speeds, so for that cost, you could get a 'new' single speed. Kind of lame though.....
